CVE-2023-2249

Description

The wpForo Forum plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Local File Include, Server-Side Request Forgery, and PHAR Deserialization in versions up to, and including, 2.1.7. This is due to the insecure use of file_get_contents without appropriate verification of the data being supplied to the function. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with minimal permissions such as a subscriber, to retrieve the contents of files like wp-config.php hosted on the system, perform a deserialization attack and possibly achieve remote code execution, and make requests to internal services.

Category

8.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 44.72% Top 5%
Third-Party Advisory wordfence.com
Affected: tomdever wpForo Forum
Published at:
Updated at:

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-2249?
CVE-2023-2249 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-2249?
To fix CVE-2023-2249, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2023-2249 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2023-2249 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~45% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2023-2249?
CVE-2023-2249 affects tomdever wpForo Forum.
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